Crime Rate in Blurton West and Newstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blurton West and Newstead

The total recorded crimes in Blurton West and Newstead, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blurton West and Newstead crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Blurton West and Newstead, encompassing approximately 16,783 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-4.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Blurton West and Newstead Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Rothley Green with total crimes: 6
  • Thorpe Green with total crimes: 6
  • Allendale Walk with total crimes: 5

How safe is Blurton West and Newstead?

To understand the safety of Blurton West and Newstead, we need to analyze Blurton West and Newstead crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Blurton West and Newstead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1037 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Blurton West and Newstead witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Blurton West and Newstead had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 983 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Blurton West and Newstead witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Blurton West and Newstead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Blurton West and Newstead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Blurton West and Newstead has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 5.78 ranking 12th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Blurton West and Newstead crimes were 1,037. The crime rate of Blurton West and Newstead in 2024 was 61.79 (year) or 5.15 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blurton West and Newstead were around 983 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.57 (year) or 4.88 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blurton West and Newstead)CrimesRank (Blurton West and Newstead)CrimesRank (Blurton West and Newstead)
Joiner's Square326 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke191 22,194 22,132 2
Bentilee and Ubberley154 41,908 31,894 3
Birches Head and Central Forest Park175 31,874 41,552 6
Etruria and Hanley139 71,736 61,770 4
Broadway and Longton East141 51,791 51,563 5
Baddeley, Milton and Norton141 61,571 71,393 8
Fenton East138 81,271 111,430 7
Burslem Central95 131,524 81,006 13
Abbey Hulton and Townsend105 101,333 101,352 9
Tunstall104 111,487 91,279 11
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant111 91,192 121,296 10
Hanley Park and Shelton93 141,152 131,257 12
Little Chell and Stanfield75 151,000 15929 15
Great Chell and Packmoor71 16920 16847 16
Ford Green and Smallthorne51 24853 17774 17
Springfields and Trent Vale66 17699 23697 20
Meir South65 19781 18771 18
Moorcroft65 18721 22672 21
Meir North62 20775 19744 19
Burslem Park50 25761 20659 22
Goldenhill and Sandyford56 21732 21570 29
Bradeley and Chell Heath54 22590 30571 28
Hartshill and Basford49 28511 32618 23
Sandford Hill53 23575 31610 24
Sneyd Green47 30649 24548 30
Eaton Park35 33599 29609 25
Dresden and Florence48 29635 25586 27
Hollybush and Longton West49 27615 26592 26
Boothen and Oak Hill49 26601 28519 32
Hanford and Trentham41 31609 27539 31
Blurton East37 32322 36334 35
Lightwood North and Normacot20 35369 34458 33
Meir Park25 34388 33414 34
Weston Coyney15 36345 35331 36
Meir Hay14 37280 37304 37

Blurton West and Newstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 555 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202547
March 202537
February 202536
January 202532
December 202446
November 202434
October 202450
September 202450
August 202440
July 202431
June 202476
May 202431

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 202412

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 202511
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249
July 20243
June 202428
May 20245

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202512
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 202410
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Blurton West and Newstead in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blurton West and Newstead postcode area is presented below.

1. Rothley Green (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Thorpe Green (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Allendale Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. Chilworth Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Broadoak Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Pembridge Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Yeovil Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Verney Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Wimborne Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Beaconsfield Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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